I heard some very sad news today.
A pastor was killed by a
driver that ran a red light.
He was the caregiver for his
wife after her brain surgery.
His son is scheduled to give the
Valedictorian Address
at his high school this Friday.
His daughter gets married
in August this year.
His name was Tim Olson.
What are the words
of comfort for this family?
of comfort for this family?
This Congregation?
First Lutheran- Charlotte, Michigan.
First Lutheran- Charlotte, Michigan.
The friends?
Anything I can think
to say sounds empty...
to say sounds empty...
trite even.
But, I can pray.
Dear Heavenly Father,
God of all comfort,
be so very close to the
Olson family at this time.
Reeling from the shock of such news-
unbelief floods the paths of heart and head.
Oh, Lord, there is no way
we are ever, ever ready
for such news in our lives.
Please give them peace in these hours,
bolster their strength to
get through the upcoming days.
Find ways to shower comfort
over the Olson family.
through the people that love them.
through the people that love them.
Shine HOPE.
Shine bright HOPE to filter
into all the dark places
that has been stripped of JOY.
In the name of Jesus, I pray.
Amen.
"Our hope for you is unshaken,
for we know that as
you share in our sufferings,
you will also share in our comfort."
1 Corinthians 1:7
"Our hope for you is unshaken,
for we know that as
you share in our sufferings,
you will also share in our comfort."
1 Corinthians 1:7
So much to endure for one family! Thank you for your prayer, which I prayed out loud just now.
ReplyDeleteMy prayers are along with yours. How devastating this must be to the family. Praying God's goodness will just wrap arms of comfort around them now and in the coming months with milestones being achieved. Karen Field
ReplyDeleteJoining you in prayer, Connie. Lord have mercy.
ReplyDeleteI had read this when you first posted it - just made the connection that he was from Antigo. Continued prayers for his family during this most difficult time.
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